Culture_Presentation_Abdul_Rafay_With_Images.pptx
- 1. Culture – A Social Framework Presented by: Abdul Rafay
- 2. Introduction to Culture • - Culture refers to shared beliefs, values, behaviors, and symbols among a group. • - It shapes individuals' worldview and how they interact with others. Image Placeholder
- 3. Culture, Tradition, and Heritage • - Culture: Collective customs, beliefs, arts, and practices. • - Tradition: Customs passed down through generations. • - Heritage: Cultural legacy including language, monuments, and rituals.
- 4. Types of Culture • - Material Culture: Physical objects like clothes, houses, art. • - Non-Material Culture: Beliefs, values, norms. • - Other Types: • - Popular Culture • - Folk Culture • - Subculture & Counterculture • - Youth Culture • - Global, National, Cyber Culture Image Placeholder
- 5. Cultural Theories • - Cultural Relativism: Understanding cultures from their own context. • - Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions • - Social Constructionism • - Symbolic Interactionism • - Postcolonial Theory • - Cultural Materialism
- 6. Elements of Culture • - Symbols: Represent ideas and values. • - Language: Tool for communication and cultural transmission. • - Beliefs: Ideas influencing norms and traditions. • - Values & Norms: Standards for behavior. • - Artifacts: Tools and technologies representing a culture.
- 7. Cultural Diversity in Pakistan • - Punjab: Bhangra, Kabaddi, Punjabi cuisine. • - Sindh: Ajrak, Sindhi topi, mystic poetry. • - KPK: Traditional dances, meat-based dishes. • - Balochistan: Sajji, weaving crafts. Image Placeholder
- 8. Cultural Change and Diffusion • - Technology: Changes communication, lifestyle. • - Globalization: Influences local cultures. • - Social Movements: Promote cultural transformation. • - Diffusion Types: Expansion, Relocation, Hierarchical, Contagious, Stimulus
- 9. Culture and Identity • - Culture influences both individual and collective identity. • - Individual: Through language, values, and traditions. • - Collective: Shared rituals, holidays, and historical events.
- 10. Recommendations • - Promote cultural understanding through education. • - Respect and celebrate cultural differences. • - Support cultural preservation and innovation. Image Placeholder
- 11. Conclusion • - Culture is foundational to society and identity. • - Understanding culture leads to unity, peace, and progress.